human behavior

Books / Reviews Jun 30, 2013

Dispositions to crime pose moral questions

by Salley Vickers

Is rape an act of hate? Why are you 100 times more likely to be killed on your birthday? Might a casual Mars Bar prompt you to commit murder? And why should you steer clear of men with long ring-fingers? These and other equally ...

Books / Reviews Apr 7, 2013

The myth of human progress

by Peter Conrad

"The more I see of men," said Madame de Stael, "the more I like dogs." Always excepting the pit bulls and Rottweilers that slather and snap at the heels of yobs, I agree with her.